Guidance News for Seniors

Are you a native New Yorker who is currently in college? Got tenacity and grit? This Brooklyn-born lawyer wants to pay it forward by launching a scholarship fund to benefit one hard working college student each year.
Born in what today is called Prospect-Lefferts Gardens and raised in Manhattan, attorney Ivan Diamond graduated from the New York public school system, went on to Brooklyn Law School, and now has his own practice in the Bronx.
Attending law school at night so he could also work to support his family, Diamond received the honor of “best in class” in personal injury law. Today, Diamond helps people who have been injured through the negligence of others.
Diamond is proud of his New York heritage and the hard work and … [Read more...]

College Commitment Letter's and Deposits were due on May 1st. Please let Ms. Terraferma (terraferma@whsad.org) know where you will be attending this fall.
Here are some things to do after you submit your deposit: Click here to read the full article
Notify other colleges you won't be attending.
Thank everyone who helped.
Submit the housing application/questionnaire and deposit.
Pay attention to email and the mail.
Update FAFSA and provide required financial aid documents.
Submit final high school transcript.
Submit the latest college transcript (college now).
Submit AP test scores.
Sign up for Placement Tests
Sign up for academic advising and registration.
Sign up for new student orientation. … [Read more...]

You may qualify for an outside scholarship which may be used to assist with the payment of your college expenses.
Here are more links to help you with getting FREE $$
http://www.morehouse.edu/financialaid/links.html
https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/2016/04/14/scholarships-with-june-2016-deadlines/
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The idea of the American Dream is the foundation of our nation -- one that says every individual has the opportunity for prosperity and success. But the possibility of this dream is dependent on the educational opportunities available to those in pursuit of the American Dream.
Get $1000 Scholarship for "doing your homework" - take your American Dream Essay from Ms. Marmo's class and fine tune it for this scholarship.
Submit a 500-700 word essay describing the career you want to pursue and how your education can contribute to the American Dream.
Click here for instructions and more information. Deadline is June 1, 2016 … [Read more...]

Walter A. Hunt, Jr. Scholarship, a two-year scholarship to supplement tuition and related costs for New York public high school students accepted to NAAB-accredited schools of architecture in the US. Nominees should demonstrate a high level of academic performance and evidence of financial need. … [Read more...]

General Lloyd W. “Fig” Newton Chapter Scholarship
Sponsor: Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., Albuquerque, NM
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 15, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have or will graduate in the school year 2015-2016. Applicant must submit an essay on the Tuskegee Airmen and a personal essay containing a “biographical sketch.”
College Scholarship Contest
Sponsor: Pelican Water Systems
Amount: Up to $1,500
Deadline: April 15, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States who are currently enrolled full-time at an accredited university in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to water conservation.
General Scholarship for … [Read more...]

The Association of Electrical Contractors (AEC) is an organization of electrical contracting companies active in New York City.
Each year, our AEC Electrical Scholarship and Educational Fund Committee gives out scholarships to graduating New York City high school seniors who are interested in Electrical Engineering or a field related to the Electrical Construction Industry. We are requesting your assistance in circulating the attached "2016 AEC Scholarship Application Packet" to seniors who plan to go to college and study electrical engineering or a field in the electrical industry, and who have financial need. All applications MUST be received by the AEC Office on or before May 13, 2016.
The attached 2016 Application Packet and … [Read more...]